Laborers for the Harvest

From June 12-14, 58 high school students from across the Diocese of volunteered their time and talents as part of Mission Evansville. Now in its second year, Mission Evansville is a summer initiative designed by youth ministers and educators across the diocese. The project aims...Read full story »

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Reactions confirm Archbishop-elect Thompson as 'perfect fit'

The reaction seems unanimous: Archbishop-elect Charles C. Thompson will be a “perfect fit” as the new spiritual leader of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. From lay persons, priests and staff members of the Diocese of Evansville, Ind., to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, reaction to the...Read full story »

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Homily for Evening of Adoration for Deacons Pratt and Pfister

Editor’s note: The night before Bishop Charles C. Thompson ordained Deacons John Pfister and Jerry Pratt Jr., Annunciation Parish in Evansville hosted an evening of Eucharistic Adoration for them at Christ the King Church. The Message is pleased to publish the homily from Annunciation Pastor...Read full story »

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Digital edition of June 16 Message

Download this week's edition of the Message to view coverage of Archbishop-elect Charles C. Thompson and news from around the Diocese of Evansville by clicking here....Read full story »

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Enjoy the Trip

When I was a student at Ball State, a professor looked at me after I had chosen my seat de jour and said, “You do realize that your choosing a different seat each class is disconcerting to other students in the room, don’t you?” I can’t say that I had. All I kne...Read full story »

Thursday, June 08, 2017

Dignity of Life: How our Faith Informs our View of Medical Care

Some will say it does not seem fair that a child be born into poverty or to parent(s) unable to adequately provide for the child’s physical or emotional needs. Others will ask if it is fair to the parents or infant diagnosed in-utero with a congenital defect that he or she be born if kn...Read full story »

Thursday, June 08, 2017

Holiday World & Splashin' Safari Winners 2017

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our special Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari Giveaway! We drew 54 random subscribers; each is receiving two general-admission passes to the Spencer County parks as we join the folks at Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari to say thanks to our...Read full story »

Thursday, June 08, 2017

Bishops announce June 14 Mass for Healing and Reconciliation

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced a June 14 Mass for Healing and Reconciliation, which will be celebrated during the USCCB’s spring meeting in Indianapolis. The Mass will commemorate the 15th anniversary of adoption of the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Y...Read full story »

Thursday, June 08, 2017

God is interconnectedness

I am a person who sees interconnectedness. I feel God the Father and cooperate with the movement of the Holy Spirit. In our experiences, people show us the face of Christ. I see God active in my encounters in hospitals, jails, prisons, elder-care facilities, schools, parishes, ove...Read full story »

Thursday, June 01, 2017

Looking back on the past seven years

It’s been almost seven years since the notion of becoming a priest established itself firmly in my heart. The idea had occurred to me every once in a while before, but I had never given it the consideration it was due. Six years ago, I entered seminary. I had some significant concerns a...Read full story »